Editor Shirley Thompson: Shirley Thompson is a veteran documentary editor, writer, producer and story consultant best known for the documentaries she edits, most recently: SAVVY (2020), KŪ KANAKA (2016), Finding KUKAN, (2016), WINNING GIRL (2014), and PIDGIN: THE VOICE OF HAWAI‘I (2008). Shirley co-produces and co-directs the docu-series REEL WĀHINE OF HAWAI‘I, short portraits showcasing the challenges and triumphs of Hawai‘i women filmmakers. She also co-produced and edited the web docu-series CROSSING SPACES, featuring women from Micronesia who are transformin their lives and the lives of their families through higher education. Both series were official selections of the Hawai‘i International Film Festival. As a Latina and a daughter of immigrants, she is committed to filmmaking that builds bridges across cultures and communities.